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WF53 JLX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 116,284 miles on the clock, averaging 4,460 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for WF53 JLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,284
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,460

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading116,284 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year4,460
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 JLX 31k52k74k95k116k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,284 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,275 miles
Since last MOT+15,808 miles
PASS
Mileage100,467 miles
Since last MOT+18,098 miles
PASS
Mileage82,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage76,906 miles
Since last MOT+641 miles
PASS
Mileage76,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,265 miles
Since last MOT+485 miles
PASS
Mileage75,780 miles
Since last MOT+423 miles
PASS
Mileage75,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,357 miles
Since last MOT+671 miles
PASS
Mileage74,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,686 miles
Since last MOT+702 miles
PASS
Mileage73,984 miles
Since last MOT+1,377 miles
PASS
Mileage72,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage69,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage65,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage61,794 miles
Since last MOT+3,170 miles
PASS
Mileage58,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage55,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage51,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage47,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage43,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage38,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,614 miles
PASS
Mileage31,124 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 JLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 JLX

What car is WF53 JLX?

WF53 JLX is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 JLX?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 JLX was 116,284 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 JLX passed its MOT?

WF53 JLX has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2025.

Is WF53 JLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 JLX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF53 JLX?

WF53 JLX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.